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Emergency Management at its Best

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 09:56 AM

The City’s very own David Day was recently awarded the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Canada Merit Award.

IAEM is a not-for-profit organization committed to educating members and promoting Emergency Management Principles to professionals in the field. The IAEM Canada Council is comprised of all provinces and territories and is one of three Councils worldwide.

Awarded annually to an individual or organization, the IAEM Canada Merit Award is presented to a Canadian industry...

Cruise Ship Silver Shadow Arrives August 20, 2023

Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2023 06:33 PM

The Silver Shadow with 388 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 9 a.m. on Sunday August 20 and depart at 5 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour...

Street Rehab - August 21 to 26

Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 11:42 AM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from August 21 to 26 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Canada Drive

Coughlan Place

Darcy Street

Dublin Road

Elton Place

Empire Avenue (Graves Street to Little Street)

Limerick Place

Maunder’s...

A map of a road closure on Elizabeth Ave outlining a detour path

Road Closure - Elizabeth Ave (Newtown Road to Allandale Rd/Bonaventure Ave)

Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 10:40 AM

Motorists are advised that a portion of Elizabeth Ave (Newtown Road to Allandale Rd/Bonaventure Ave) will be restricted to local traffic only starting Monday, August 21, 2023. A detour will be in place to direct traffic along Bonaventure Ave, Whiteway Street and Newtown Road, or Allandale Rd, Prince Philip Drive and Westerland Rd. Local traffic will not be able to turn left onto Elizabeth Ave from Bonaventure Ave.

Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Motorists may...

Yard and Organic Waste

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 04:11 PM

Article from the Summer 2023 City Guide

Mulch Grass and Leaves

There’s no need to rake grass clippings or fallen leaves, just mulch them with your mower. The grass clippings and leaves provide nutrients to the soil and help retain moisture requiring less watering and fertilizer for a healthy lawn.

Mow and go and spend your extra time doing the things you enjoy!

Yard Waste

From May to November each year, all yard waste placed at the curb for collection must be in paper yard waste bags. Yard waste...

Text Amendment – Daycare Centre

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 01:30 PM

Description

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that would amend the Daycare Centre regulations to bring them more in line with the requirements and terminology used by the Province. The proposed changes can be found on the project page on EngageStJohns.ca.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL...

A map of a neighbourhood showing a property outlined in yellow

Application - 318 Lemarchant Road

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:00 AM

Application

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Urban Market 1919 Inc. at 318 Lemarchant Road.